Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Operations

Anduril Industries

. Design and own RPO mission plans, including relative motion design, approach and hold-point sequencing, delta-V budgets, and operational timelines .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,000 - $167,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mission planning and operations for spacecraft, including RPO mission design, flight rules authoring, and anomaly resolution. Proficient in coordinating with teams and agencies to ensure compliance with operational regulations and effective training of mission crews.

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RPO Mission PlanningSpacecraft OperationsFlight DynamicsPre-Launch Operational ReadinessClear Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Relative Motion DesignDelta-V BudgetsOperational TimelinesFlight Rules AuthoringPerformance Metrics AnalysisAnomaly TriageProcedure ValidationMission RehearsalsComplex Systems NavigationTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining Ability

Tools & Technologies

FlatsatsHardware-in-the-Loop TestbedsGNC SystemsFlight SoftwareGround Software

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringAstrodynamicsAI&T SupportOperational Readiness ReviewsFCC ComplianceNOAA Licensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and own RPO mission plans, including relative motion design, approach and hold-point sequencing, delta-V budgets, and operational timelines
Build passive safety into spacecraft approaches
Author flight rules and procedures for close approach, including keep-out volume enforcement, go/no-go gates, abort and breakout criteria, custody handoffs, and conjunction screening
Own mission operations plans and procedures across LEOP, commissioning, on-orbit checkout, and operations
Drive pre-launch operations campaigns, including day-in-the-life tests, mission rehearsals, failure injection, and corrective changes
Validate procedures and command sequences on flatsats and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds
Feed operational constraints into GNC, flight software, ground software, and communications designs
Create and analyze vehicle and campaign performance metrics
Triage anomalies, determine root causes, and coordinate next steps under time pressure
Train operators and mission crews on spacecraft and RPO execution
Support ground testing, launch windows, and on-orbit operations
Work with teams and government agencies to obtain FCC and NOAA licenses and comply with spacecraft operating regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Computer Science, or another engineering field
4+ years of professional spacecraft operations, mission planning, or flight dynamics experience
Direct RPO experience on a flown or near-flight mission, on either the planning or execution side
Experience taking a spacecraft through pre-launch operational readiness, including AI&T support, procedure validation, mission rehearsals, day-in-the-life testing, and operational readiness reviews
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
Clear written communication, including procedures, flight rules, and training material
Colorado-based applicants must be located in Colorado for this remote role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Health, recovery, and other employee support benefits